Medway · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Wigmore, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Wigmore and the surrounding area.
- Staff appreciation days
- Themed days
- Retirement housing events
Planning an event in Wigmore?
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Wigmore
In Wigmore, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater themed days and family days with visitors.
Around Wigmore, homes frequently have a garden and drive. Tell us about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
China crockery is available on request.
Wigmore: care homes and access
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Wigmore is well within our area for care home events. Wigmore is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wigmore to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Bishop Saltings is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Paul's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Medway takes in ME8. Whether your care home event is on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Wigmore, we also cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Wigmore includes Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer hog roast day in Wigmore, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Seating for residents
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Wigmore?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose care home hog roast in Wigmore?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
Visitors arriving by train should know that Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Questions from Wigmore
Which station is closest to Wigmore?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Is Wigmore close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing normally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards